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Ecclesiastical uses its risk expertise to help businesses prepare for the “new normal”

Covid-19 has caused major disruption to how businesses are able to work in the UK and as lockdown lifts, adapting to the new normal is crucial to survival for many says UK ICMIF member Ecclesiastical. The mutual specialist insurer has therefore used its risk expertise to help businesses prepare. To help businesses develop a strategic […]

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The Commonwell recognised as an All-Star Carrier by Canadian brokers

Canadian ICMIF member The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group has been named a Five-Star Carrier in Insurance Business Canada magazine’s annual Five-Star Carriers report. The prestigious list spotlights the companies that have received the highest ratings in this year’s broker’s survey of insurance carriers nationwide by consistently providing top-notch service. Insurance Business Canada asked hundreds of […]

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LB Forsikring launches discounted insurance cover for climate-friendly cars

Danish ICMIF member LB Forsikring has announced some good news for green car owners as the mutual insurer now offers a discount on car insurance for all cars that have achieved 5 stars in the Green NCAP test. Green NCAP is an independent initiative which promotes the development of cars which are clean, energy efficient […]

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Strong customer demand for Simplyhealth’s virtual healthcare services app

ICMIF member Simplyhealth (UK) has reported strong growth in its new virtual health cash plan app which includes a 24/7 GP and virtual physiotherapy triage service. The mutual says that customers are rapidly signing up for the new service and in June, Simplyhealth saw a 225% increase on May registrations for their new virtual health […]

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The merger of La Capitale and SSQ Insurance creates the largest mutual insurance company in Canada

In early July this year, La Capitale and SSQ Insurance announced that their merger of equals was official, creating the largest mutual insurance company in Canada with over 3.5 million members and clients. The merger of La Capitale and SSQ Insurance was originally announced in January of this year and after completing a number of regulatory steps, […]

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Thrivent members generate nearly USD 13 million in financial support to help non-profit organisations during the pandemic

During the uncertainty of the evolving COVID-19 situation, ICMIF member Thrivent (USA) has remained committed to serving its members and clients; protecting the health and safety of its workforce; and empowering its members to support their communities during this unprecedented time. As of the end of May, more than 46,000 Thrivent members, along with their […]

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Profitability less certain in US cyber insurance market as new risks emerge

Direct premiums written in the US cyber insurance market grew by 11% year over year in 2019 to USD 2.25 billion; however, according to a new report from ICMIF Supporting Member AM Best, the rate of growth slowed from the previous year, marking the fourth year in a row of this trend. In the recent […]

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InsurTech fundraising rebounds as more than USD 1.5 billion invested in Q2 2020

Following the COVID-19-induced slowdown in global InsurTech investment during the first months of 2020, USD 1.56 billion was raised by InsurTech firms in Q2. The total, up 71% over Q1, was driven in part by later-stage investments, including four ‘mega-rounds’ in excess of USD 100 million, according to the new Quarterly InsurTech Briefing from Willis Towers Watson.  […]

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Peak Re named Asian Reinsurer of the Year for the fifth consecutive time

Peak Reinsurance Company Limited (“Peak Re”), a Hong Kong-based global reinsurer and one of ICMIF’s Supporting Members, today announced that it has won the “Asian Reinsurer of the Year” award at the Asian Banking and Finance Insurance Asia Awards 2020.  The award honours Peak Re’s unique approach of contributing to the sustainable development of the […]

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CoopSeguros signs agreement with the National Confederation of Agricultural Producers in the Dominican Republic

ICMIF member CoopSeguros (Dominican Republic) has this week signed an agreement to collaborate with the National Confederation of Agricultural Producers (Confederación Nacional de Productores Agropecuarios, Confenagro) which aims to provide insurance products that will directly benefit those working in the agriculture sector – both producers and workers. The agreement between the cooperative insurer and the […]

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